Despite signing several Pro Bowlers, looking sharp in their first preseason game and being called “the team to beat” by both ESPN and Sports Illustrated analysts, the Philadelphia Eagles weren’t assured of a Super Bowl victory this season…until now.
In a move that’s put them $184 million over the salary cap, the Eagles signed the entire New England Patriots team to a four-year contract Sunday afternoon.
“We saw the Patriots as a potential obstacle,” explained QB Michael Vick, now a backup. “We couldn’t take any chances, not this year.”
The Super Bowl parade has been scheduled to march down Broad Street on February 17, 2012, and Eagles head coach Andy Reid says he’s already prepared an emotional victory speech.
“I’m sorry it took us so long to win the big game,” an apologetic Reid told reporters at training camp this morning. “Our team would’ve hoisted the Lombardi Trophy sooner, but we’ve been plagued by bad luck, injuries and Donovan McNabb.”
August 14, 2011
SPORTS